A 60-year-old patient with a treatable form of breast cancer has decided not to pursue radiation or chemotherapy.The nurse believes that the patient should be treated.She coerces her into receiving treatment by continuing to remind the patient about her responsibilities for raising her children.What type of behavior has the nurse displayed?

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Paternalistic behavior occurs when the nurse thinks she knows what is best for a competent patient and coerces the patient to act as she wishes rather than to act as the patient originally desired.Autonomy refers to a person's right to choose and his ability to act on that choice.Nonmaleficence is the twofold principle of doing no harm and preventing harm.Beneficence is the duty to do or promote good.

A 60-Year-Old Patient with a Treatable Form of Breast Cancer